This page gives audiologists and hearing service providers an overview of how WCB handles work-related noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) —including what’s covered, how claims are reported, what to document, and how to invoice. What’s covered …

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Risk Mapping

Summary: Introduces risk mapping as a practical tool to identify, assess, and prioritize workplace hazards. Explains how visual mapping helps teams understand where risks occur and how severe they are. Demonstrates the step-by…

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Prevention: The Value of Training - Beyond the Checklist

Summary: Highlights the limitations of generic “check-the-box” safety training and the need for task-specific, skill-focused training. Differentiates between knowledge (information) and skills (practical ability), emphasizing hands-on…

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GPI Update and Duty to Cooperate Introduction

Summary: Provides an update on WCB Nova Scotia’s first virtual employer engagement session of the year, focused on workplace injury management. Shares key insights on psychological injury claims, including the new service model, claim…

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Employer webinar: New Service Model and the GPI Claims Process

Summary: Introduces Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) as a new addition to WCB Nova Scotia’s compensable conditions, recognizing psychological harm that develops over time due to cumulative workplace stressors. Explains the…

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GPI claim journey | Role of Client Care Navigators | Pre-existing conditions

Summary: Introduces Gradual Onset Psychological Injuries (GPI) as a new compensable condition under WCB Nova Scotia, recognizing mental health injuries that develop over time from ongoing workplace stressors rather than a single…

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Employer webinar: Seamless support for GPI - Meet our new service provider

Summary: Introduces the upcoming Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) legislation in Nova Scotia, effective September 1, 2024, emphasizing employer preparedness and timely claims handling. Explains the WCB’s new service model…

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An update Gradual Onset Psychological Injury, one month in

Summary: Provides an overview of the Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) project in Nova Scotia, highlighting preparation since 2022, consultations with other jurisdictions, and extensive stakeholder engagement including…

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Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplaces: An Introduction for Employers

Summary: Introduces psychologically healthy and safe workplaces and explains their importance alongside physical safety in reducing workplace injury and improving productivity. Defines psychological health and safety, emphasizing…

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Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

Nova Scotia’s laws to keep workplaces safe At its heart, Nova Scotia’s OH&S Act and Regulations are about keeping people safe wherever work is happening. The Safety Branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration…

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